Things that annoy me (4 Viewers)

[Warrior]

OMG that was scary viewing, I'm surprised they can tie their own shoe-laces let alone find a bathroom!

The future of America; in short, we're screwed.

 

[Combat]

Watching a documentary on the JFK assassination and realizing everyone in the film footage no matter how young or old or rich or poor dressed respectfully. Often in a suit and tie. What a contrast to today. Most people that I see out and about are wildly obese, wearing sweats, and generally not giving a frig how they look. A complete loss of self respect.

 

[OzDigger]

A bit nippy there mate.

Yep, I don't miss that place at all.

 

[Horus]

Watching a documentary on the JFK assassination and realizing everyone in the film footage no matter how young or old or rich or poor dressed respectfully. Often in a suit and tie. What a contrast to today. Most people that I see out and about are wildly obese, wearing sweats, and generally not giving a frig how they look. A complete loss of self respect.

Yes, many things have changed, such as basic curtsey, hold a door open and you're likely to be scowled at and all the other little manners, that made for a more cohesive society.

Sense of humour seems to have disappeared too in some people and though the rot had started way before, I think what happened during Covid, with people pretty much missing out on day to day social interaction, has changed a lot of people in many ways.

 

[Combat]

Yes, many things have changed, such as basic curtsey, hold a door open and you're likely to be scowled at and all the other little manners, that made for a more cohesive society.

Sense of humour seems to have disappeared too in some people and though the rot had started way before, I think what happened during Covid, with people pretty much missing out on day to day social interaction, has changed a lot of people in many ways.

There has definitely been a loss of self-respect and the concept of shame. The JFK assassination, Vietnam, and Watergate were all events that eroded the American ideal. We are on a new level now with social media, cell phones, and video games. People are dumbing down and becoming increasingly isolated.

 

[Desertkiwi]

Yes, many things have changed, such as basic curtsey, hold a door open and you're likely to be scowled at and all the other little manners, that made for a more cohesive society.

Sense of humour seems to have disappeared too in some people and though the rot had started way before, I think what happened during Covid, with people pretty much missing out on day to day social interaction, has changed a lot of people in many ways.

I often feel like a stranger in my own country. Western society seems hell bent on destroying itself and re-writing history. I don't get it......

 

[Terp152]

Yes, many things have changed, such as basic curtsey, hold a door open and you're likely to be scowled at and all the other little manners, that made for a more cohesive society.

Sense of humour seems to have disappeared too in some people and though the rot had started way before, I think what happened during Covid, with people pretty much missing out on day to day social interaction, has changed a lot of people in many ways.

Not too long ago, my wife and I were on a park shuttle bus in Zion Nat'l Park (simply magnificent) when two younger women got up from their seats offered them to us (we're in our 70's). I was embarrassed and tried to refuse but they insisted. It was nice to see a polite gesture, at the same time making me feel very old.

 

[Horus]

Not too long ago, my wife and I were on a park shuttle bus in Zion Nat'l Park (simply magnificent) when two younger women got up from their seats offered them to us (we're in our 70's). I was embarrassed and tried to refuse but they insisted. It was nice to see a polite gesture, at the same time making me feel very old.

Glad to hear you had a good experience, yep, things like that make you realise you're not the 25 year you once were !

 

[Panzer ace]

Watching a documentary on the JFK assassination and realizing everyone in the film footage no matter how young or old or rich or poor dressed respectfully. Often in a suit and tie. What a contrast to today. Most people that I see out and about are wildly obese, wearing sweats, and generally not giving a frig how they look. A complete loss of self respect.

In the 1940’s and 50’s people completely over dressed. There is no need to wear a suit or fashion dress to watch a baseball game or to go grocery shopping.

Today everyone wears strips of fabrics that do not qualify as clothes. It iis not ok to wear pasties and underwear on a plane nor should you wear pajamas to your friends wedding.

There is no middle of the road, just extremes that continue to reflect our devolution.

 

[Horus]

Wow ! I've seen women at the supermarket in pyjamas but I'm sure even those sloths would dress for a wedding !
Have to admit, I'm a little behind the times when it comes to women's fashions and never having heard of pasties apart from the Cornish variety, which are obviously different having looked up what you were meaning by pasties !

 

[Panzer ace]

Wow ! I've seen women at the supermarket in pyjamas but I'm sure even those sloths would dress for a wedding !
Have to admit, I'm a little behind the times when it comes to women's fashions and never having heard of pasties apart from the Cornish variety, which are obviously different having looked up what you were meaning by pasties !

Steve:

Thanks for the laughs!

Apologies for not posting links to clarify my views.

-Jason

 

[theBaron]

In the 1940’s and 50’s people completely over dressed. There is no need to wear a suit or fashion dress to watch a baseball game or to go grocery shopping.

I disagree. People dressed to present themselves the best they could in public, as sign of respect for others. We have become so self-centered as a society that people just do whatever they want, including go out in public dressed like a slob. It's an insult to others.